Futurist Debut Book Award A project of Alternating Current Press (see other related projects). About The Futurist Debut Book Award is Alternating Current Press’ annual book award to recognize and publish an adult manuscript in any genre written by a debut author who has not yet published a full-length book in the submitted genre. The award gets its name from inventor Nikola Tesla’s occupation as a Futurist in his time, while also giving a nod to the contemporary award winner beginning a new career as a voice of the future. ACP feels it’s important to nurture and support the voices of literature’s future. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $19 (average for contests). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to authors who have not yet published a full-length book in the submitted genre. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2024 Publication Media & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Collapse section Fiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 31 December 2026* (approx. 113 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: Novella: No specific word count limits known (our definition: 15000 to 40000 words). Fiction Collection: No specific word count limits known. Novel: No specific word count limits known (our definition: more than 40000 words).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Experimental, Literary, Mainstream, Pulp, Quirky.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Folklore/Mythology. History. Nature/Environment. Place/Regions. Science. Sexuality/Gender. Society/Culture. Travel.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + >= 15% royalties Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. ≥ 15% royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $1,000 prize for winner; %30 net royalties.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed in some circumstances; check their site for details.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to nonfiction submissions through 31 December 2026* (approx. 113 days from now).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Nonfiction Collection: No specific word count limits known. Book: No specific word count limits known.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Personal, Quirky.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Folklore/Mythology. History. Life Sciences. Memoir. Physics. Place/Regions. Science. Sexuality/Gender. Society/Culture.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + >= 15% royalties Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. ≥ 15% royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $1,000 prize for winner; %30 net royalties.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed in some circumstances; check their site for details.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Fee-based Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 31 December 2026* (approx. 113 days from now).3Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: Poetry Chapbook: No page limits known. Poetry Collection: No page limits known.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Experimental poetry, Free verse, Hybrid form, Lyric poetry, Narrative poetry, Persona poetry, Prose poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Experimental, Literary, Mainstream, Pulp, Quirky.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Folklore/Mythology. History. Nature/Environment. Place/Regions. Science. Sexuality/Gender. Society/Culture. Travel.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + >= 15% royalties Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. ≥ 15% royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $1,000 prize for winner; %30 net royalties.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed in some circumstances; check their site for details.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. 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Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy: We have not received any complete reports within the past 12 months. Pending 3 responses are pending (279 min | 302.3 mean avg | 314.0 median | 314 max days waiting | 45.2 std dev) from 1 member This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $19.00. Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! 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